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Public Involvement Meeting #2University Avenue
(Shorewood Blvd – University Bay Dr)
December 18, 2019
Public Involvement Meeting Outline
6:00 – 6:30 Open House
6:30 – 7:15 Welcome & Project Presentation
7:15 – 7:45 Presentation Q & A
7:45 – 8:00 Open House
Project Overview
Project Needs• Poor pavement condition
• Substandard roadway geometrics
• Lack of bicycle accommodations
• Absence of pedestrian facilities
• Safety and operations inefficiencies at intersections
• Pedestrian/bicycle crossing on University Bay Drive of Campus Drive Bike Path
• Insufficient stormwater drainage collection and conveyance
University Ave. – Typical SectionExisting Typical Section
• 3-12’ driving lanes in each direction
• Sidewalk with narrow terrace only on south side
• No bicycle accommodations
• Speed limit 35 mph
University Ave. – Typical SectionMultiple Alternatives Considered:
• Narrower lane widths
• On-street bicycle lanes
• Wider terrace widths
• Multi-use side path on south side of street
• Standard 5-foot sidewalk on both sides of street
University Ave. – Typical Section
Revised Proposed Typical
Proposed Typical Presented at PIM #1
University Ave. – Typical SectionProposed Typical Section PIM #1
• 10 & 11-foot driving lanes
• New 5-foot sidewalk on north side
• Existing 5-foot sidewalk on south side to remain
• Feedback requested that design team look at bicycle accommodations on south side of University Avenue
Proposed Typical Section PIM #2
• 10, 10.5 & 11-ft driving lanes
• New 5-foot sidewalk on north side
• Widened 7-8-foot sidewalk on south side
• Wider terrace widths
• Possible 30 mph speed limit
Proposed ImprovementsPedestrian Improvements
• New Curb Ramps
• Widened Terrace
• New North Side Sidewalk
• Continental Crosswalk Marking
• Tabletop Crosswalk
Proposed ImprovementsBicycle Improvements
• Widened 7-8’ sidewalk on south side
• Bike lane east of University Bay Dr.
• Newly constructed path connection on north side (Marshall Ct. – University Bay Dr.)
Proposed ImprovementsSafety and Operations Improvements
• New traffic signals
• Westbound crest curve improvement
• Dual eastbound left turn at University Bay Drive
• Leading pedestrian interval
• Count down timersHilldale Way/University Avenue intersection
Proposed ImprovementsSchmitt Pl – Draft
• Previous design closed median
• Feedback requested that median remain open
• Design now maintains existing configuration
• Truck only left turn out
Proposed ImprovementsMarshall Ct/Ridge St – Draft
• Maintain configuration – left turn out from Marshall Ct. and Ridge St. prohibited
• University Ave. left turn lanes lengths maintained
• U-turn near intersection
• Sidewalk on north Side (access to new multi-use path)
• Removed SE crossing to median
• Far side WB bus stop
Proposed ImprovementsN. Franklin Ave. – Draft
• Maintain left turn lane lengths
• Remove University Avenue pedestrian crossing
Proposed ImprovementsUniversity Bay Dr./Farley Ave. – Draft
• Dual EB left turn lanes
• Far side EB bus pullout
• Far side WB bus pullout to remain
• WB bus bypass lane/right turn lane
• Improved east side crossing
• Tabletop crossing NW quadrant
Proposed ImprovementsUniversity Bay Drive – Draft
• Two northbound lanes from University Ave. to Overlook Terr.
• Northbound bicycle lane & southbound shared lane
• Northbound bus pullout
• 10-ft sidewalk on east side from University Bay Dr. to Overlook Terr.
• New 6-ft sidewalk on east side from Overlook Terr. to Children’s Hospital
• New traffic signal at Overlook Terr.
Proposed ImprovementsUniversity Bay Drive – Possible Grade Separated Overpass Bike/Ped Crossing
• Feasibility Study completed
• Overpass is the most cost effective with fewest impacts
• Added loop ramp on east side based on feedback
• Prefabricated steel truss bridge, ramps supported on piers
• Evaluation continuing
Metro Transit
Bus Accommodations
• Bus Stop Pull outs
– EB University Ave. after Farley Ave.
– University Bay Dr. NB after railroad tracks
• Bus Stops moved to far side
– WB University Ave. after Marshall Ct.
– EB University Ave. after Hill St.
– EB University Ave. after Farley Ave.
Metro Transit
Bus Accommodations (Cont.)
• Bus Stops to remain in place
– WB University Ave. Pull out after University Bay Dr.
– EB University Ave. after Ridge St.
– WB after Shorewood Blvd.
– N. Franklin Ave at University Ave. in both directions
– University Bay Drive at Marshall Court in both directions
Madison Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)• University Ave. is part of the first planned route between
East Towne and West Towne
– Planned stations at University Bay Drive and Shorewood Boulevard
• Operate in mixed traffic with limited stops, signal priority, and off-board fare collection
• Westbound bypass lane at University Bay
• Project will accommodate future shoulder running on Campus Drive for BRT buses when traffic is heavy
• Coordination with BRT Study Team is ongoing
Madison Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)
Project area
Future
Future
Downtown
routes to be
determined
University Avenue WatershedUniversity Avenue Watershed
• Update existing local storm sewer structures and inlets
• Conducting feasibility study on large diameter storm pipes/tunnel options
– Feasibility study complete; design alternatives chosen based on funding availability
– Design solutions will not preclude large tunnel options in future if/when funding becomes available
• Willow Creek Watershed Study in the City of Madison will kick off winter/spring 2020
– Completed Concurrently with University Avenue design
University Avenue Storm Sewer• Extend 96” diameter storm sewer pipe west on University Ave.
– Provides greater flow capacity
– Conveys stormwater from University-Shorewood intersection to the Willow Creek outfall (by UW School of Veterinary Medicine)
• Future:
– Additional expansion of stormwater infrastructure will be evaluated during the Willow Creek watershed study
Project ScheduleWinter 2019/2020 – Spring 2020
• Environmental Document
• Preliminary Plans & R/W Plat
• City and Village Approvals (Feb/March)
Spring 2020 – Fall 2020
• Final Environmental Document
• Complete 60% Plans, R/W Plat
• 3rd Public Involvement Meeting
Fall 2020 – Spring 2021
• Final Plans & Real Estate Acquisition
Winter/Spring 2022 - Fall 2022
• Construction
Project Website & Notifications
https://www.cityofmadison.com/engineering/projects/university-avenuehttps://www.facebook.com/CityOfMadisonEngineering/Please Complete and Return Comment Forms by January 8, 2020
Project ContactsGlen Yoerger, P.E.
City of Madison Engineering
(608) 261-9177
Mike Bakalars, P.E.
KL Engineering, Inc.
(608) 663-1218
Alder Shiva Bidar
City of Madison Common Council
Karl Frantz
Village of Shorewood Hills
(608) 267-2680
Hannah Mohelnitzky
City of Madison Engineering
Public Information Officer
(608) 242-6003
Presentation Q & A
Happy Holidays!!